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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 392.78 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 392.78 and 174.08 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 392.78 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/392.78 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 392.78 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 68,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376.56/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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